MG MG HS vs Nissan Qashqai

The MG MG HS starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the MG MG HS the more affordable entry point by $675.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $37,389 and $38,132 respectively.

Both the MG MG HS and Nissan Qashqai hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the MG MG HS and 91% for the Nissan Qashqai.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG HS packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Nissan Qashqai.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG MG HS and 7 in the Nissan Qashqai.

The MG MG HS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG HS stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG HS lines up producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai lines up making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 seconds.

The MG MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG HS is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG HS measures 4,670mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 245mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 507L in the MG MG HS and 430L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the MG MG HS a 77L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG HS leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,853/year for the MG MG HS and $1,853/year for the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,853 (MG MG HS) vs $1,853 (Nissan Qashqai). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Qashqai). The MG MG HS has longer coverage.